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What's The Advantage of SCCM Over WSUS?

Points of My Scenario:
1. I am admin of a Windows domain that has a WSUS server
2. Servers run Windows Server 2008 R2 - including domain controllers and WSUS server
3. I have to assist management in deciding whether to replace WSUS with SCCM to deploy Windows updates
QUESTION: What are the advantages of deploying Windows updates by SCCM over WSUS?

pjam

SCCM deploys software. Very complicated setup, but beneficial if you need to deploy large updates to users. Not for a small userbase.
My two cents

waltforbes

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Hi pjam. I plan to use SCCM ONLY for Windows updates/security patches. My chief concern is whether SCCM allows for much greater control over the timing of the release of updates. Do you know?

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waltforbes

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Hello Mike T, your advice is the most comprehensive. I will have to pursue SCCM based on this advice due to greater control over rebooting, maintenance windows, and better reporting.